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McLean, Virginia

Introduction to McLean, Virginia

McLean, Virginia, in Fairfax county, is 5 miles SW of Bethesda, Maryland (center to center) and 9 miles W of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is considered part of the Washington metropolitan area. McLean has a population of 38,929.

McLean History

McLean is a census-designated area in Fairfax County, Northern Virginia. The area was named after former publisher and owner of The Washington Post, John Roll McLean. He, along with the bankroll of French aristocrat Jean-Pierre Guenard and Stephen Benton Elkins, built the electrified Great Falls and Old Dominion Railway in 1906. The community was founded in the year 1910, at the time of the merging of the Lewinsville and Langley communities. The town of McLean is the home of the CIA's headquarters, which were set up in 1961.

McLean and nearby Attractions

  • Arlington House
  • Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Station
  • Garfield Memorial Church
  • Little Pimmit Run
  • Great Falls Park
  • Fort Marcy Park

Things To Do In McLean

From McLean one can visit Arlington House, Cherry Hill Farmhouse, Clara Barton House, and Falls Church. The Claude Moore Colonial Farm and the Discovery Creek Children's Museum are also within a radius of ten miles of the town. The local churches have some beautiful architectural features that are reminiscent of the bygone era. There are also a number of stunning streams and creeks including Little Pimmit Run, Scott Run, Dead Run, Bryan Branch, and Turkey Run. Langley Shopping Center, Chesterbrook Shopping Center, and McLean Shopping Center are a shopper’s paradise. In addition, the town hosts the 18th Century Market Fair, Fall Russian-Slavic Cultural Festival, and McLean Day celebrations every year.

McLean Transportation

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is close by.

McLean Higher Education

Keller Graduate School of Management, Inc. is the local institute of higher education. Other institutes nearby include Marymount University, American University, and Northern Virginia Community College.

High Points

Mclean strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMclean Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMclean College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMclean People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMclean Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMclean Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMclean Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 6%Mclean Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of McLean, VA

Comparing Mclean to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens95
Female Share of the Population73
Racial Diversity58
Male Share of the Population58
Children Under 5 Years Old36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size710

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work48
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone21
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Rents11

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